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Add New Layer by Feature Type

 

Menu

File > New > Layer By > Feature Type

Tool

Pop-up

Add Layer(s) > Feature Type

(Layers window)

Add a new display layer according to feature type. This could be used to select all features of a specific type.

You can further filter the new layer using any of these related commands:

Rule Wizard

Show/Edit Filter

Create Selection

Add New Layer By Attribute Value

Add New Layer by Feature Acronym

Add New Layer by Feature Object ID

Add New Layer by Rule File

Add New Layer by Unique Feature Acronyms

Select by Feature Type

Interface

The Add New Layer by Feature Type command uses the following dialog box.

Option

Description

Layer Name

A name for the layer. Type in the box.

Select the feature type

Enable one or more feature types.

Exclusive

Off: The filter will select only the features that meet the criteria.

On: The filter will select all features except those that meet the criteria.

Procedure

1. Select a layer.

2. Select the Add New Layer by Feature Type command.

The Create by Feature Type dialog box is displayed.

3. Select one or more feature types.

4. [Optional] Enable Exclusive.

5. Click OK.

A layer containing the features that meet the criteria is added.